Bryan Shepherd – USTA Georgia/GPTA Teaching Professional Spotlight
Hometown Norfolk, Virginia Club/Facility you currently teach at? Mountain Park Tennis & Waters Edge (Owner/OperatorBryan’s Racquet) How did you get involved in teaching tennis? The ladies on a mixed doubles team that I was on atWashington Park asked me to coach them after ourseason ended. After spending 21 years in InformationTechnology doing problem determination and […]
Cem Gurkaynak – USTA Georgia/GPTA Teaching Professional Spotlight
Hometown Cumming Club/Facility you currently teach at? St Marlo Country Club (Director of Tennis) How did you get involved in teaching tennis? I started helping at summer camps back in Turkey when I was 17 years old and instantly fell in love with it Diehard fan of what sports team? I support a local soccer club […]
Teza Simunyola – USTA Georgia/GPTA Teaching Professional Spotlight
Hometown Buford Club/Facility you currently teach at? Midway Park (Cumming), Owner of Simunyola Tennis Atlanta How did you get involved in teaching tennis? I was trying to play tennis professionally but couldn’t and so I started teaching tennis to help kids try to play professionally. Best part of your game?Forehand Dream doubles match would be […]
Amy O’Connell – USTA Georgia/GPTA Teaching Professional Spotlight
Hometown Powder Springs Club/Facility you currently teach at? USTA Atlanta (Executive Director) How did you get involved in teaching tennis? I began teaching tennis when I was in college. I often taught camps or private lessons when on school breaks or in the summers. I enjoyed it so much, I knew that I could make […]
Zwelo Khupe – USTA Georgia/GPTA Teaching Professional Spotlight
Hometown Marietta Club/Facility you currently teach at?Kennworth Tennis Center (Director of Tennis) How did you get involved in teaching tennis? I was a college tennis player and am naturally a teacher Diehard fan of what sports team? Tottenham Hotspurs Best part of your game? All around game Dream doubles match would be me and…. My […]
Ben Hestley – USTA Georgia/GPTA Teaching Professional Spotlight
Hometown Pell City, Alabama Club/Facility you currently teach at?Briarcliff Woods Beach Club, Lindmoor Woods; Bull Shark Sports (Owner) How did you get involved in teaching tennis? When I was in high school, my coach asked if I’d like to help her with some after-school kids clinics. I’ve loved it ever since. Diehard fan of what […]
Turhan Berne – USTA Georgia/GPTA Teaching Professional Spotlight
Hometown Norcross Club/Facility you currently teach at? Lifetime Fitness Peachtree Corners (Tennis Professional) How did you get involved in teaching tennis? I grew up in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands and my best friend’s father was the tennis pro at Cowpet Bay Resort. We used to play tennis in the street of our neighborhood with pieces […]
Stewart Russell – USTA Georgia/GPTA Teaching Professional Spotlight
Hometown East Northport, New York Club/Facility you currently teach at? James Creek Tennis Center (Universal Tennis Academy partner) How did you get involved in teaching tennis?Immediately upon graduation from Roanoke College. I was the Head Men’s Tennis Coach for 3 years. Diehard fan of what sports team? Mets, Giants, Rangers & Knicks (New York true […]
Andy Cha – USTA Georgia/GPTA Teaching Professional Spotlight
Hometown Seoul, South Korea Club/Facility you currently teach at? Life Time Athletic & Fitness (Adult Program Coordinator) How did you get involved in teaching tennis? My coach at the tennis academy gave me an opportunity to teach after I graduated from high school. Diehard fan of what sports team? Green Bay Packers & New York […]
Erica Zabkar – USTA Georgia/GPTA Teaching Professional Spotlight
Hometown Roswell Club/Facility you currently teach at?Universal Tennis Academy (Director) How did you get involved in teaching tennis? I have loved tennis since the moment I took my first tennis clinic. I knew I always wanted it to be a part of my life. I accepted a graduate assistantship after college and also worked at […]
